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Sheri Easter Diagnosed With Cancer

Yesterday, Sheri Easter learned as a result of testing, that she has breast cancer. The report came after a recent biopsy as stated on Sheri's blog on http://www.gaither.com. She will be undergoing surgery with the possibility of a mastectomy.

Jeff and Sheri have been an unwavering influence in the Gospel Music industry for over twenty years. Their success is such, as legends are made of. Their life, music and testimony resonate in the hearts of their audiences everywhere because of the reality of which they sing! Sheri's testimony to her audiences could not be more profound than what came from her hand today, in her blog, when she wrote "I wonder how many times in my life I've used the word "planned"? My schedule doesn't have an opening for cancer. I'm a scheduler and a very good one at that, but even I can't schedule life onto a calender".

Jeff and Sheri Easter covet your prayers at this time, as Jeff reminds us, "Why should I dwell on the hardships and struggles when I look just beyond them I see....the way this will end is with great celebration and deep in my heart I believe. Over and over, again and again, God is faithful!"

About This Article - Sheri Easter Diagnosed With Cancer

Author: AGM | Author's Website: http://absolutelygospel.com/
Written: 07/03/2008 | Category: News & Scoops Comments: 41
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   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/03/2008

Mrs. Sheri,
I will be praying for you.
I really enjoy hearing you sing on xm radio. I hope to come hear you on the 5th in Bonifay FL.
Jessica

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/04/2008

Hi Sheri,

Here's to a speedy recovery and You and your family are certainly in my thoughts.

Jerry from Michigan

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/04/2008

Sheri everyone that knows of you and Jeff and you families from both sides loves you all God is in control and I pray for your speedy recovery and you ability to handle it with peace of mind you have a wonderful husband and he will be such a comfort to you I'm sure your sister in christ alice

   ransomed ~ 07/04/2008

My prayers are with you. One of my favorite songs of yours is Praise His Name and I know that even through the hard times you will be doing so. I will be praying for you and your family and know that you will be in His arms the entire time.

Ransomed

Go therefore, and teach all nations,...

   Melvin Klaudt ~ 07/04/2008

We will agree with all the Easters and Lewis family members that God will protect and heal. Just keep singing for Jesus

   Sharron Kay ~ 07/04/2008

God is faithful!

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/04/2008

Sheri, you are being prayed for very sincerely. May God touch you & heal you. I'm praying that this was caught early enough to be arrested & that you will back on the road soon. We love you & care about you.

God is good all the time & all the time God is good. 

Elaine Harcourt

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/04/2008

Sheri, I am so glad that we know the master physician. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rick

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/04/2008

Sheri, you are continually in my thoughts and prayers as we trust together God's plan and healing for you. Hold fast to the words He gave you from Mark 5 "Don't be afraid, just believe." God has you in the palm of His hand and is in complete control as you well know. I trust that He will see you through dear lady! Keep looking up and singing His praises!

Many blessings to you and your family,
Angie

Amazed in His presence and humbled by His great love!


“God makes everything happen at the right time.”  (In His Time) Eccl. 3:11

   Brother Gene ~ 07/04/2008

Sheri, you and Jeff continue to bless us in Jesus name. You give us songs of hope, you show us a life of love and compassion not only for your household but for the lost who need to see the light of God in your everyday life to know that God is true and real. And now you face a mountain and you give us the privilege to pray you to the top of that mountain. And this task myself and all of our prayer warriors will do unending while you climb we will go to war on our knees. May God bless your each and every need.

Brother Gene
KMHM 104.1

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/04/2008

Sherrie and Jeff,

God be with you both during this time. You and Jeff are a part of the Homecoming group. Praying for you and you r family.

Becky
TN

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/04/2008

Sherri,You are in my prayers.My GOD is a healing GOD,and GOD is still in control.

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/04/2008

Dear Sheri,
Our prayers and love are with you, Jeff, and the children. God bless.

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/04/2008

sheri
just heard the news, just wanted you to know i am praying for you and your family
the song last thread of hope has ministered to me so many times hang in there girl
love & prayers helen humphries
red bay al

   Brenda Jones ~ 07/04/2008

Jeff & Sheri:
Hi. My name is Brenda Jones. My husband and I live in New Brunswick, Canada. I have personally been an admirer of your ministry and your music for years. You certainly have been a blessing to me and it is at this time I hope I am a source of strength for you.
In 2003 I found a lump on my breast. Fear immediately gripped me. There was no doubt in my mind the lump was cancerous. I’ll not forget the days that followed. I suffered, in silent terror wondering how I was going to tell this news to my husband Murray. It wasn’t long after that that I began experiencing a numbness from the neck down. My arms, my legs…EVERYTHING was numb I couldn’t feel anything other than a strange tingling. Kind of like when your leg goes to sleep…that’s what I was feeling all over. Then came the night when I couldn’t feel my husbands hugs anymore. I was scared. I had to tell him but just as I was about to open my mouth the “Holy Spirit within” immediately rose up and profoundly retaliated with the words… “Keep your mouth shut! Have I not taught you that I watch over My Word to Perform it! You know what to do…NOW DO IT!” I remember saying….”But Lord he’s my husband. He’s bound to find out.” Again, I heard His words…”Shut your mouth. You know what to do. Now do it!!” Just weeks prior to this happening we had heard a teaching from Jer. 1:12…”I will watch over My Word to perform it.”
Upon hearing the voice of the Holy Spirit I chose to do as instructed and I began to SPEAK OUT LOUD and agree with the Word and the Word only, confessing such things as… “By His stripes I am healed.” (Isaiah 53:5), This body will line up with healing…I will run the race, I will keep the faith, I will finish the course…I have been made in the image of God…All of my days are numbered and recorded in His Book…” These confessions I intermingled with prayers such as… “Father, You promised me that You watch over Your Word to perform it…I now ask You to perform. You also promised that I will be in health as my soul prospers. As I daily read Your Word my soul is prospering, so I expect the latter part of that promise to manifest.”
Jeff, Sheri, within 4 months no lump, no cancer, no surgery…just the mighty healing hand of God.
I remember the night the Lord released me to tell Murray. I remember it like yesterday. I went to him and said…”Mur, 4 months I found a lump on my breast.” That’s all I got out of my mouth when Murray interjected with… “Brenny, 4 months ago I felt that lump and 4 months ago when I went to discuss it with you the Holy Spirit within said…”Shut your mouth! You know what to do….NOW DO IT!”
ISN’T THAT AMAZING?
Little did I know but when I found that lump those 4 months earlier, Murray felt it too…and the very thing the Lord spoke to me, He also spoke to Murray…. “Keep your mouth shut! You know what to do…NOW DO IT!”

God seen what Murray and I were doing in "our prison" and He couldn't help Himself...HE JUST HAD TO SHOW UP.
Jeff, Sheri, God promises us He watches over His Word to perform it. No matter what you are going through. No matter what you are facing God has a way out BUT we have to be the ones whom will stand our ground and protect that which is ours by SPEAKING OUT LOUD the Word of God.
Stand upon the promises of God. Speak OUT LOUD the Word on God. Release it into the atmosphere. Sure you might feel uncomfortable at first BUT IT WORKS. Speak the Word and watch Him perform. Scripture says in Jer. 1:12..."I will WATCH over My Word to Perform it." When one of God’s kids speak the Word, faith believing all heaven is silent. Angels stand waiting to hear the voice of the Father, and at His bidding they quickly come to assist us in our time of need.
Jeff, Sheri, take hold of each others hands and come together in agreement for the things you need… Stand upon His promises and speak them out loud… “Father, You promised me that You would “meet” all my needs according to Your riches in Glory.” The word “meet” means He will personally introduce Himself to, become acquainted with that which touches our lives. Read the Word, confess the Word, stand upon the Word. He promises us that “It” will NEVER return to Him void but ALWAYS ACCOMPLISHES that which it was sent forth to do.” But we are the senders…SO SEND.
Remind yourselves of your calling. Talk future dreams and desires. Build yourselves up to a point that no matter what this world has to give us…we know, that we know, that we know….God is going to complete that which He started in our lives and nothing, absolutely nothing is going to make me believe any different. Remember, before you took your first breath, while you were being formed in the secret place of your mother’s womb, HE KNEW YOU and called you by name. Even before you seen the light of day He had each and every day of your life recorded in His book. Our days are ordered. Our days are numbered. He has a plan for us. It is for good, not for evil, giving us a hope and a future.
When God sees His kids speaking the Word, coming together in prayer, praising Him in advance of their deliverance He will do as He did with Paul and Silas…HE’S GONNA SHOW UP…and when He does…HE NEVER COMES EMPTY HANDED.
I sure hope this has been as encouraging for you to read as it has been for me to write…
You are in our prayers..We expect to see God intervene as He personally introduces Himself to your need.
Love you both…lots and lots.
Murray and Brenda Jones
New Brunswick, Canada

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/05/2008

dear sherri and jeff i will pray for you both as you battle this wall the devil is trying to build in your lives god will bust it down as he always is faithful to love and protect his children love and praying for you teresa sidney ohio

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/05/2008

Sheri, I know you and your family put all problems in the hands of The Lord and I, along with my church friends in Graniteville, SC, will be praying for you as you go through this journey. Remember, Christian Heritage Church will keep you, and your entire family, in our prayers and we love you and your family who has been a great blessing to us over the years.

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/05/2008

Sheri, We are praying for your speedy recovery.

Our Christian love to all of you,

The Benney's,

Claude and Pat
Flower Mound, TX

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/05/2008

GOD's words are ever true...HE wii NOT forsake us in our times of need, HE is there beside us holding us close..HE will do this for Sheri also...May GOD bless the entire family and draw others to HIM during this time..

Doug Coleman

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/05/2008

You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts daily. Always remember to daily "Praise His Name". That song has been my anthem through many troubled times. Thank you for everything you have given to gospel music.

Maggie

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/05/2008

Hi Sherry
I emailed Janet Paschal as she went through cancer treatment and shared with her the encouragement God has given me to share. I am now praying for you dear sister. I can't tell you how many times you and Jeff have blessed me and soon will again in Spokane WA. God is with you Sherry and I look forward to meeting you and giving you a healing prayer each day.
God bless you ,, you know he won't ever leave you and I know Roses will Bloom again

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/05/2008

Sheri, My thoughts and prayers are with you and will continue to be with you and your family.

God Bless,

Jerri Ward
Wilmington, NC

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/06/2008

Sheri, I am sorry to hear of your breast Cancer. I love you and Jeff and your music so much. I will be praying for you and the family. Love you,
Claudia

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/06/2008

Sheri and Jeff we are praying for you tirelessly.
God has a purpose for everything and I am praying that God's will is accomplished trough you.

Bryson Haden

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/06/2008

Sheri,
My wife and I will be praying for you. She is a cancer survivor herself. God will bless.
Eddie

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/07/2008

Dear Sheri,you have blest so many by your music and now is the time for you to be blest.I have been through many trials and I know Jesus has been with me all the time.Keep your eyes on Jesus always. love & prayers Bob & Donna

   Donnie Cox ~ 07/07/2008

Sheri,
We in Michigan are praying for you, and we've announced it on my Radio show for prayer. We look forward to seeing you August 3rd, in Vassar IF you can make it. Thank s for what you do, and we are trusting God for your healing.

Donnie Cox
WSNL RADIO
FLint, Mich

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/07/2008

Sherri, We are praying for you. God is still in control and He will reward those who diligently seek Him. I love you and know that God has a reason for everything. Please be encouraged and don't let the devil see your fear but remind him daily that God is your source of strength and by His stripes, you are Healed. I've known you for a long time and we share the same birthday and I feel for you, but I know that you trust God, just like I do. You are so spcial to God and so many people. Know that our prayers and the prayers of people around the world can change things. Hold on,God is not finished with you yet. I love you. Darlene (The Shireys (UNITY)

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/07/2008

Sheri is having a mastectomy.

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/07/2008

Dear Sheri,
Greater Vision's Rodney wrote "God Wants To Hear You Sing". Please get a copy, and it may help you like it did in my life! I'm a mastectomy survivor (1982), Having a very dear goal in mind is all that helped me through some very heavy chemo, lots of prayers, lots of family help. I could have used his song then. But I'm here, and going strong, to be 73 years old Thursday.

His song has helped my outlook, and spiritually elevated my humility to His praise and His plan.

God bless, Sheri, and I WILL SEE YOU at the National Quartet Convention. I love you!
Laura Myers, Fort Wayne, IN
(and your SMILE is the nicest thing I always look forward to seeing, when I see you on a Gaither video. It ALWAYS makes me smile!)

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/07/2008

Sheri I have been praying for you ever since I read your blog. Needless to say I was shcoked as I am sure that you were. Don't forget that the "God on the Mountain is also the God of Valley" that you are going through and God truly does see the rainbow when we see only clouds. God Bless. Jan

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/07/2008

Sheri,

I had the pleasure of hearing you and Jeff a few years ago in Dayton, OH. That pleasure continues through Gaither.net. From the conviction you and Jeff showed that night as you sang, I know God continues to have a purpose for you. I pray that God through His Son has already started the healing process, and He will see you through.

Myself, I am facing major surgery for which I am high risk, but that risk is not too high for God. As I believe with all my heart He will see me through, I believe that He will see you through, too.

God Bless you and God Speed.

Julie

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/08/2008

Sheri, my prayers are with you and God is always with you and yours in good times and bad times. Hold your head up and keep on with the ministry that our God has called you and your family to do. Blessing others with your testimonies and songs and I'm sure this will be a testimony for everyone to see. Our God is alive and well he is our healer.
The song that Dottie Rambo wrote "I Thank God For The Valley I Walk Through Today", I would sing that song a lot when we were going through the valley with my husband. Before, during, and after we found out about his illness and lung transplant, God lead the way through the whole ordeal. It was one miracle after another. Our FAITH has really grown without waivering.
God let him live almost eight years longer than what the doctors had given him. He went home to be with the Lord last year. He has a new set of lungs and breathing very well now.
Waiting to hear good results. God is good all the time. May God Bless and keep you safe in his arms.
Sister in Christ
Linda

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/09/2008

Dear Sheri and Jeff: I understand you came through your surgery snd I am prayerful that you will have a complete recovery. God still has plans for you in your wonderul music ministry. You are faithful servants of the One who can release a complete healing for you. I am not praying for a speedy recovery but that God will sustain you and keep you in His embrace. God Bless You.

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/09/2008

Dear Sheri, Jeff and all of the family. I understand Sheri cam through her surgery well. My prayer is God The Father will surround her body with His love and compassion and give the Doctors the ability to properly treat Sheri. God is not through with Sheri and her ministry, He still has great plans for you all. As a Cancer survivor (still in remission( I know first hand the power of prayer. My prayers are with you. God Bless

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/12/2008

Jeff and Sheri
I am a sixteen year old who loves istening to you both sing your music. You are such an inspiration to me. Having had our house burn a week before thanksgiving this past year and losing everything I had,I know what its like to face a mountain in your life. But through prayer and faith and the determination to overcome the battle my family and I made it thorugh. several of your songs helped me and I Thank you for that. Just "speak to the mounntain" Sheri and it will have to move and "you shall claim victory." I know as you go through this time in your life you can over come anything especially with that faith you both have. Don't give up because there is a lot of us out there praying for you and a "quick" recovery. Keep singing as well because I don't believe God is finished with you yet.
I wrote a song and one of the verses say

"God is looking down on us
He says my children don't give up things will get better don't you see just as long as you keep your eyes on me."

Keep your eyes on Him and know that I am praying for both of you and Your familys.
Good Luck
and God Bless

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/15/2008

Just received the news by e-mail from SG News, praying God will touch you and bring healing to your body. Keep singing and praising.

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/19/2008

tell sherri, to check other altertives first, (they said i had breast cancer 20 years ago, or thought that was what they saw, took two managrams, and told me to contact my doctor(well in mean time i went to health food store, herbs and stuff,(ask about what they had for that, and they told me to take olive leaf extract)(which i did)(my appointment with doctor was three weeks later, when he re did the test and managram, i was cancer free, and have been since(just wanted to share this, and tell her shes in my prayers, and beleive that GOd will take care of her, amen, amen,

   .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 07/25/2008

Sherri our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family. I too am walking the journey of cancer and know that to God it is just another word - to us it is scary, to Him it is not. Trust in Him is all we have to do, and know that He is walking with us. We will be victorious through Him.

   Kate Ali ~ 07/29/2008

So sad to hear this news, but so GLAD we serve a Saviour who gives us love, peace and hope at all times.
I will be praying for you and will put you and your family on my prayer list on my website.
Speak to the mountain!!! It will not triumph over you!!
All prayer requests welcome on my website.

   kateali ~ 07/29/2008

Hi Sheri and family, just want you to know I am praying for you. I was listening to your music last night. It always blesses me!
Remember those two songs, Thread of Hope and Speak to the Mountain. I will be speaking to the mountain with you!!
I will add you to my prayer list on my new website which is http://www.thesoulcentre.co.uk
Anyone is welcome to post a prayer request.
The Lord be with you and all your loved ones.
Kate



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